Sunday, December 4, 2011 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Great Martyr Barbara (+306); Righteous John of Damascus (+745); Martyr Juliana at Heliopolis in Syria (+306); Gennadios, Archbishop of Novgorod (+1505); Seraphim, Bishop of Phanar (+1601) The Bread of the Offering (Prosphoro) was prepared by Helen Amlin. Parish Council Ushers: Craig Clawson / Zach Sideris / Lou Sinos Community Ushers: Sam and Maria Koliopoulos Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Hymns of the Entrance Resurrectional Hymn (Plagal of the Fourth Tone) From on high did You descend, O Merciful Lord. For us did You endure three days in the tomb, that we may be released from passions in this world. You who are our resurrection and our life, glory unto You, O Lord. Entrance Hymn (Second Tone): Come, let us bow down to Christ, as we worship Him, the Son of God. Save us, O Son of God, who are risen from the dead. We sing to You, “Alleluia!” Resurrectional Hymn (Plagal of the Fourth Tone) - Repeat Hymn of St. Barbara (Fourth Tone) Let us honor the holy Barbara, for as a bird she escaped the snares of the enemy, and crushed them through the Cross as her help and shield. Hymn of St. John of Damascus (Plagal of the Fourth Tone) As a guide of Orthodoxy, a teacher of piety and true worship, you became a luminary for the world and an inspired model of the monastic life. O wise father John, as a harp of the spirit you have enlightened all by your teachings. Intercede to Christ our God for the salvation of our souls. Hymn of St. John the Baptizer (Second Tone) A righteous man is remembered with praise, for you Forerunner the Lord’s witness is enough. You were shown to be greater in honor than the prophets, being privileged to baptize in the stream the One you had foretold. Therefore, rejoicing, you suffered for the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church 602 Park Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska Rev. Peter J. Pappas, Presbyter - Phone (402) 871-6241 Neighborhood Lunches: Community meals are held every Saturday for residents of the Park Avenue Neighborhood at First Baptist Church (421 Park Avenue). The Pan Orthodox Christian Council of Omaha (POCCO) will sponsor and server the meal this Saturday, December 10. They will be preparing food here at St. John’s on Wednesday, December 7 and Friday, December 9. Please contact Walker Plank (402-301-3609) for details. Remember the Food Pantry! During the month of December, please bring baby food, baby cereal, formula, and diapers. All food items are always welcome. It’s a baby shower for the Savior! St. John’s Church School Christmas Pageant The Incarnation: Prophecy Fulfilled Sunday, December 18 following the Divine Liturgy Please come and support our youth as they show us the greatest gift of all.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Great Martyr Barbara (+306); RighteousJohn of Damascus (+745); Martyr Juliana at Heliopolis in Syria (+306); Gennadios,Archbishop of Novgorod (+1505); Seraphim, Bishop of Phanar (+1601)
The Bread of the Offering (Prosphoro) was prepared by Helen Amlin.
From on high did You descend, O Merciful Lord. For us did Youendure three days in the tomb, that we may be released frompassions in this world. You who are our resurrection and our life,glory unto You, O Lord.
Entrance Hymn (Second Tone): Come, let us bow down to Christ, as weworship Him, the Son of God. Save us, O Son of God, who are risen fromthe dead. We sing to You, “Alleluia!”
Resurrectional Hymn (Plagal of the Fourth Tone) - Repeat
Hymn of St. Barbara (Fourth Tone)
Let us honor the holy Barbara, for as a bird she escaped the snares of the enemy,and crushed them through the Cross as her help and shield.
Hymn of St. John of Damascus (Plagal of the Fourth Tone)
As a guide of Orthodoxy, a teacher of piety and true worship, you became aluminary for the world and an inspired model of the monastic life. O wise fatherJohn, as a harp of the spirit you have enlightened all by your teachings. Intercedeto Christ our God for the salvation of our souls.
Hymn of St. John the Baptizer (Second Tone)
A righteous man is remembered with praise, for you Forerunner the Lord’s witness isenough. You were shown to be greater in honor than the prophets, being privileged tobaptize in the stream the One you had foretold. Therefore, rejoicing, you suffered for the
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska
Rev. Peter J. Pappas, Presbyter - Phone (402) 871-6241
Neighborhood Lunches: Community meals are held every Saturday for residents of thePark Avenue Neighborhood at First Baptist Church (421 Park Avenue). The Pan OrthodoxChristian Council of Omaha (POCCO) will sponsor and server the meal this Saturday,December 10. They will be preparing food here at St. John’s on Wednesday, December 7and Friday, December 9. Please contact Walker Plank (402-301-3609) for details.
Remember the Food Pantry!
During the month of December, please bring baby food, baby cereal, formula, and diapers.All food items are always welcome. It’s a baby shower for the Savior!
St. John’s Church School
Christmas Pageant
The Incarnation: Prophecy Fulfilled
Sunday, December 18following the Divine Liturgy
Please come and support our youth asthey show us the greatest gift of all.
Saint John’s Christmas
Cookie Walk!!!
Sunday, December 11following the Divine Liturgy
Pick your selections
from a variety of
Cookie delights
at only
$10.00 a pound!
Great for Holiday Parties
or Santa Treats!
* Proceeds to the Renovation Fund.
sake of truth, and proclaimed the good news to those in Hades, that God had appeared inthe flesh to take away the sin of the world, and grant our souls His great mercy.
Kontakion Hymn of the Nativity of our Lord (Third Tone)
The virgin on this day comes to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Wordeternal. Therefore, rejoice, therefore, O earth, at the message. With the angels and theshepherds give glory to Him who shall appear by His own will as a young child, He who isGod before the ages.
The Readings
Epistle: Galatians 3:23 - 4:5 (p. 205 in the pew Bibles)Reader: Emmanuel Vlassakis
Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 (p. 82 in the pew Bibles)
Welcome, Visitors! Please join us for refreshments following the Divine Liturgyin the fellowship hall. Today’s fellowship hour is available for a sponsor.
Church School classes will meet following Holy Communion and end at 12:00noon. All children and families should plan to attend a mandatory rehearsal forthe Christmas program next Sunday, December 11, following classes. Ourchildren and staff will present the Christmas program on December 18.
Parish Council Elections for four members of the 2012-2014 Parish Council will be heldtoday following the Divine Liturgy until 3:00 p.m. in the downstairs children’s room. Thecandidates are Craig S. Clawson, Jon Bergren, Gus Matheakis, Niki Kuvetakis, Jay Mulkey,Zoe Matsukis White, Christopher Sinos, Michael G. Kreekos, and Helen Nick.
Share in the Spirit of the Season: Our Philoptochos will distribute a limited number offood baskets from the SHARE food program to neighborhood families for Christmas.The Christmas dinner packages come with all the fixings to cook a meal for six. Pleasecontact the church office if you would like to donate $28 for a basket.
Congratulations to Jay and Dina (Sakkas) Mulkey for the birth of their son, YianniRichard Mulkey, on December 11. Yianni is the brother of Eliana and the grandson ofJohn and Demetra Sakkas, Lousie (Barelos) Turkel, and Richard Mulkey.
Parish Christmas Card: Take the opportunity to convey Christmas greetings to ourentire community. The deadline is December 19. 'Tis the Season to decorate our houseof worship! You may sponsor poinsettias for $10 / each. Please sign up today.
Tour News: Upcoming tour dates include December 8 (5:15 p.m.), December 16 (5:15p.m.), and December 17 (12:00 noon).
Make plans now to attend the Metropolis of Chicago Western Region Family BasketballTournament, February 10-12, 2012 in St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, pleasecontact Charlie Tsatsos. Team Spirit … Pass it on!
Pray Healing for Gus Sinos.
St. John’s Community CHRISTMAS Card
We are preparing the Annual Community Christmas
Card at St. John’s. For $25, you and your family can be
included in the beautiful expression of joy and unity in
our faith that is mailed out to the entire community for
the Christmas season.
Please sign your name in the way you want it to appear on
the card and return this form, along with $25 to a Parish Council
Member or to the Church Office by December 19, 2011.
Name:
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Omaha, Nebraska
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA
If you would like to donate a flower that will
adorn our place of worship during the 2010 Nativity
season for your family or in memory of a loved one, please
fill out the following information and return it along with
$10.00 to a Parish Council Member or to the Church Office
by December 22.
(Circle One)
In Memory of / For
Your Name
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Omaha, Nebraska
Baklava Bake Sale
One Dozen Baklava……………………….... $20.009 x 13 Pan (Approx. 35-40 pieces)……. $40.00
Orders and money must be received by December 6, 2011
PICKUP DATES:
Saturday, December 17th – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Sunday, December 18th – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CITY _______________________ STATE ________ ZIP___________ PHONE # _____________
QUANTITY OF BAKLAVA __________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED $______________
Looking Ahead…
Today 12/4 Parish Council Elections 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday 12/6 Divine Liturgy - St. Nicholas 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 12/7 Prayer Group / Bible Study 11:00 a.m.
Thursday 12/8 Tour Group 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/10 Neighborhood Lunch at First Baptist 11:00 a.m.Sponsored by POCCO
Sunday 12/11 Matins (Ushers: Team A) 9:00 a.m.Divine Liturgy (Prosphoro: TBA) 10:00 a.m.(Ushers: Paul and Annie Kosel)Christmas Program Rehearsal / Cookie Walk
Monday 12/12 Divine Liturgy - St. Spyridon 10:00 a.m.
